harbor frieght tubing bender

Originally posted by nightmare



the bender is ok but just remember to use one size small die and at least 1/8 wall tube

bingo.....thats the secret with these things. they are cheap pipe benders but they do wonders for $65

Originally posted by Lowlowriderbike



the upper bars are the same length, and one mounts over slightly farther because of the offset of the pig on the axle

They should still be symmetrical.

Don't go past 10 degree's and they fine, but i would think after after reading that Seth shattered his wrist, it may just be worth it to buy the right tool. happy bending

Originally posted by Lowlowriderbike



the upper bars are the same length, and one mounts over slightly farther because of the offset of the pig on the axle

But that doesn't have anything to do with the suspension being centered in the chassis.

Nevermind Joel beat me to it!

me and some buddies got 1 to use in a lil club build off and it sucked ass. it kinked the pipes and we somehow bowed the base plate. tossed it aside after about 4 "bends". its now used as a door stop in petes garage. lol.

Originally posted by HarryBalls



Originally posted by nightmare



the bender is ok but just remember to use one size small die and at least 1/8 wall tube

bingo.....thats the secret with these things. they are cheap pipe benders but they do wonders for $65

You have to use a size smaller die because pipe is measured in ID were as tube is measured in OD.

Originally posted by UnusualFabrication



Originally posted by Lowlowriderbike



the upper bars are the same length, and one mounts over slightly farther because of the offset of the pig on the axle

But that doesn't have anything to do with the suspension being centered in the chassis.

it has been fixed now, thanks for the heads up,

Edited: 12/18/2008 11:02:14 PM by Lowlowriderbike

oops double post

yea i wouldnt push a pipe bender to more than 25 deg without damage to the tube surface, JD2 FTW.